Clemson training camp:
Round 1 - RDE- John Rincon: +5 / +2 : Rincon will get right to work as the starter on the right side of the Dline.
Round 2 - RG - John Silva: +2 / -2 : Silva will be slotted as the starting RG on running plays. He will need to work on the pass blocking technique.
Round 3- RT - Eric Sanders: +5 / -5 : Sanders was brought in to be the successor to RT- Harper, who will be graduating this year. TC didn't work out, he will make the team, but as a reserve.
Round 4- RG- Mark Boyd: Cut: Didn't have a bad camp, but this was an AI pick whose skills don't work with the team so he was asked to turn in his scholarship...OK, what skills did he need? That's right pass blocking, run blocking, strength...not so good.
Round 5- QB- Charles Uribe : +2 / -6 : This pick had high VOL, and with only 1 more season to find a capable backup to Obrien, we took a chance. He will be cut.
Round 6- WR- Raymond Mortenson: +4 / -5 : Late pick that could have been a good addition to special teams, but TC didn't work out. He will be cut.
Round 7- WLB- Johnathan Tallant: +6 / -1 : Don't let the name fool you...there isn't much
talent there, but he will make the team!
In a league that values the draft very much, Clemson won't be getting many accolades for their recruiting this season. However, #1 and #2 picks will have immediate impact on team. I'm not sure it is enough to hold off the others in the ACC.